Man Shot on Iguana Street; Police Detain Suspects

In crime news, the violence from the weekend continued into this morning. While the Commissioner of Police was briefing reporters on recent incidents, a man was shot on Iguana Street Extension in Belize City. This shooting highlights the ongoing feud and the police efforts in the city’s hot zones. A.C.P. Hilberto Romero informed reporters at the scene that investigators have already detained several suspects in connection with the shooting, which has left Coby Ledlan hospitalized.

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“A short while ago, police responded to a shooting here at Iguana Street Extension. Upon arrival they saw Cody Ledlan, with a gunshot injury. He was taken to the K.H.M.H. for treatment. Initial investigation is that he was in this area when two persons came, one fired shots towards him. He was taken to the K.H.M.H. in critical condition at this time. Initial information is that there is an internal feud with persons in this area.”

 

Reporter

Have you guys detained anyone as yet?

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“Yes, we have three persons in custody who were apprehended a short distance away from this area.”

 

Reporter

“Can you confirm if they knew each other; how many of them were gathering in the yard?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“Yes. We have information that they all know each other.”

 

Reporter

“Can you say in terms of the injuries sustained by victim, is it fatal?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“He’s still at the K.H.M.H. receiving treatment.”

 

Reporter

“And can you confirm or deny whether or not he was shot in the head?

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“He received gunshots to the body.”

 

Reporter

“Are any of the detainees minors?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“I do not know at this time. I need to check on their ages.”

 

Reporter

“A family member was saying just now that they were on their way to school, if I’m not mistaken, or one of them belonged at school. Can you confirm or deny that?

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“I will need to check that. I don’t have that information.”